General Information
Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University, Plant Production and Technologies Department started to accept students to undergraduate (BSc) and postgraduate programs (MSc and PhD) in 2013. BSc, MSc and PhD courses are taught in 100% English. All English programs require compulsory one year English Preparatory program unless the students have English (TEOFL, YDS) score. This program is one of the leading programs among the 150 agricultural graduate programs in the country.
The department has a young, dynamic and competent academic staff including 5 Professors, 3 Associate Professors and 4 Research Assistants. The department consists of 3 divisions: Plant Production, Postharvest Physiology and Technologies and Organic Agriculture. Research grants for academic staff include both public & private agri-business sectors, e.g. The Scientific and Technology Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK), Ministry of Food, Livestock and Agriculture, Ministry of Science, Industry and Technology, Ministry of Development.
Bachelor’s Degree Program is 240 ECTS credits, 4-year program composed of eight semesters, each of which has a 30 ECTS workload. One ECTS equals to 30 hours of student workload per semester. In this program, freshmen take the basic courses e.g. botany, zoology, chemistry, mathematics, and agricultural ecology in addition to courses underlying agricultural engineering. Sophomores start taking courses related with plant production and technologies in addition to some of the common courses. Juniors who complete studying the fundamentals of agricultural engineering concentrate on their future studying areas by choosing related courses from Horticulture, Agronomy, Plant Protection and Soil Science. Senior students fulfilling their fourth year courses and thesis requirements graduate having a BSc degree in Agricultural Engineer.
Enrolled students gain deep knowledge in the following areas;
Horticulture and Agronomy
Pest Management Science
Plant Nutrition and Soil Fertility
Molecular Genetics and Plant Biotechnology
Plant Physiology and Breeding
Production Methods in Seed and Seedling
Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Agriculture Systems
Natural Resources use and management
Forage planning and management
Modern lecture theatres and teaching labs, cutting edge research labs, high-throughput lab equipment, high-tech greenhouses and two research stations are some examples of infrastructure that belongs to the department. Equipped with advanced technology, our laboratories serve our students in contributing their applied knowledge to Agricultural Engineering.
Aims and Objectives
Aims:
The aim of our department provides all necessary training both using theoretical and practical teaching methods to educate innovative agricultural engineers possessing abilities to address the requirements of modern agribusiness sector by following global trends, to have a passion for lifelong learning, to plan and carry out national and international research projects for solving the problems encountered at every stage of agricultural production and to transfer knowledge and new technologies to all stake holders
Objectives:
The objective of our department is to graduate agricultural engineers who follow technological developments and pursue advanced level scientific research and possess leadership, creativity and entrepreneurial skills and capable of interdisciplinary collaboration.
Level of Qualification and Qualification Awarded
Upon successful completion of this program, students are awarded with the qualification of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING.
A Bachelor's Degree Program in Plant Production and Technologies (English) is a 240 ECTS Credits, 4-year program. The program meets the requirements by both the ECTS credits and level descriptors of the first cycle degree qualifications of the Overarching Framework of European Qualifications Framework HE(QF-EHEA) and the 6th level qualifications of the Turkish Qualifications Framework for HE (TYYÇ, NQF-HETR). The level descriptors also meet the 6th level requirements of the qualifications of the European Qualifications Framework for Lifelong Learning (EQF-LLL).
Specific Admission Requirements
Admission of national students to the Plant Production and Technologies (English) program is contingent on success on the nationally centralized Student Selection Examination (OSYS) conducted by the Student Selection and Placement Centre (OSYM). Candidates who succeed on the LYS examination (Undergraduate Placement Examination) are enrolled according to their type MF-2 score preferences.
Students how are admitted to the program must enroll for a one-year intensive English Language Preparatory Program at Niğde English Preparatory School if they are not successful in a proficiency exam or do not provide a Computer Based TOEFL (CBT) score of 183, or equivalent paper Based TOEFL (PBT) or Internet Based TOEFL (IBT) scores, or IELT score of 5.5.
Admission of foreign students is possible through an evaluation of students’ individual application to the university. For further and detailed information please visit General Admission Requirements and Registration Procedures in the menu items of the Information on the Institution.
For further information, please contact to Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University International Office.
Contact Information:
International Office
Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University, Main Campus, 51240 Niğde, TÜRKİYE
Phone: 0 388 225 21 48
Fax: 0 388 225 23 85
E-mail: erasmus@ohu.edu.tr
Web: http://www.ohu.edu.tr/uluslararasi/index.php?ln=en
Specific Arrangements for Recognition of Prior Learning
With an understanding of lifelong learning, Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University recognizes the previously taken courses in another institution and exempts them from graduation credit, as long as the courses match with the learning outcomes of the registered program at Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University. The learning outcome match and the exemption are decided by the Faculty Board in line with the related laws and regulations.
Profile of the Program
Plant Production and Technologies Department was established to provide a high-quality program to follow and to learn about the latest technologies and at the same time to ensure the participation of applied and theoretical research. Graduate program is prepared in accordance with the understanding of a joint training strategy and gain experience with practicing.
The program includes primarily fields of crop production systems and methods, horticulture, agronomy, plant protection, soil science, plant breeding and genetics. For this reason, to gain skills of application of basic sciences and engineering knowledge to agricultural engineering problems, understanding the different areas of plant production.
Undergraduate (Bachelor's Degree) program in Plant Production and Technologies (First Cycle in QF-EHEA and 6th level in TYYÇ ) is an academically-oriented program giving access to degree and non-degree research program and professional practice demanding high levels of knowledge and skills. The classification of the program with respect to "ISCED (The International Standard Classification of Education) 2011" and "NQF-HETR (The Turkish Qualifications Framework for HE)" and the codes of the fields of education can be listed as follows:
• ISCED Field of Education: 62 – Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery
• ISCED 2011 Level: 6, Orientation (Profile): 64, Subcategory: 645 - Academically-oriented "first cycle", bachelor's degree
• NQF-HETR Field of Education: 62 - Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery
• NQF-HETR Profile of Education: Academically-oriented "first cycle", bachelor's degree
Learning and Teaching Methods:
The most frequently used Instructional Methods of the educational programs of Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University are given below. Programs commonly apply these methods as appropriate instructional approaches in accordance with their aims and objectives.
The instructional methods applied for achieving the goal of meeting the expected learning outcomes at the Plant Production and Technologies program at large are indicated in the section of ‘program learning outcomes’, and those methods utilized for individual course units are indicated in the relevant section of “ description of induvial course unit’.
Examples of Learning and Teaching Methods:
• Lecture & In-Class Activities
• Land Surveying
• Group Work
• Laboratory
• Reading
• Assignment (Homework)
• Project Work
• Seminar
• Internship
• Technical Visit
• Web Based Learning
• Implementation/Application/Practice
• Practice at a workplace
• Occupational Activity
• Social Activity
• Thesis Work
• Field Study
• Reports
Occupational profiles of graduates with examples
The global natures of Plant Production and Technologies ensure many career opportunities in Turkey as well as in Europe and beyond. Students who will graduate from the department will have the opportunity of employment in private companies operating in the fields of agricultural production, nursery and seed production, cultivar improvement, marketing etc. Since graduates also have general information about agricultural engineering; they will be employed in all companies operating in agricultural production and in related fields. Moreover, graduates can also be employed in the public sector relevant to agriculture such as Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock, Ministry of Environment and Urban Development and Ministry of Industry and Trade; General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works, The Central Union of Turkish Agricultural Credit Cooperatives, producer associations related to agriculture (eg, Taris, Çukobirlik, Pankobirlik, etc.); General Directorate of Agricultural Enterprises, etc. They can establish their own enterprises on agricultural production, consulting, etc. They may also develop an academic career by enrolling in related M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs of the universities in Turkey or abroad.
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
The qualification of Plant Production and Technologies is obtained upon graduation from the program Plant Production and Technologies, which requires;
• Completion of all the courses designated within the curriculum of the program, having a total of 240 ECTS Credits, with passing grades.
• Achievement of a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 2.00 out of 4.00.
• Completion of with 45 days of the summer internship
For detailed information: Please see "Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University's Rules & Regulations for Undergraduate Education"
Access to Further Studies
Upon successful completion of this program, students may apply to master’s (second cycle) and in some cases, to doctorate (third cycle) degree programs in or related fields of Plant Production and Technologies. According to the National Regulations on Graduate Education, students are admitted to master’s programs taking into account their undergraduate (first cycle degree) achievement level and the scores on the subject-specific entrance examinations of the Graduate Education Entrance Examination (ALES) centrally administered by the Student Selection and Placement Centre (ÖSYM). Within the framework of the national regulations, regulations endorsed by the senate of each university stipulate the weight of ALES Examination results in the overall evaluation of candidates. Depending on the institutions’ regulations, for some programs to be accessed, a certain level of foreign language proficiency is also required.
Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
The methods applied for assessment of the achievement of the expected program learning outcomes for the entire program of Plant Production and Technologies are shown below and those for the individual course units are given in the relevant section of the course description with their contribution to the final grades.
• Mid-Term Exam
• Final Exam
• Make-up Exam
• Short Exam
• Homework Assessment
• Presentation of Report
• Computer Based Presentation
• Presentation of Thesis
• Presentation of Document
Examinations:
The success of students in achieving the expected leaning outcomes of the each course unit within the curriculum of Plant Production and Technologies program is evaluated via assessments of in-term activities and final examination which takes place at the end of each semester.
Assessment of in-term activities includes a minimum number of a mid-term examination, homework and a short-exam (quiz) as compulsory assessment methods for all the course units within all degree programs defined by the Regulations. The programs are encouraged to define more assessment methods for the in-term activities depending on their needs for measuring the achievements of the outcomes at the program and course unit levels in order to ensure the educational aims and objectives. The nature and number of the assessment methods used for each course unit together with their contribution the final grades are given under the title of “Assessment and Grading” in the sections of course descriptions. These arrangements are announced in advance, at the beginning of each semester and published in the sections of the course descriptions on this web site.
Mid-term and final examinations are conducted in dates, places and times determined and announced by the University. The students’ final semester grade is given by their instructors based on mid-term examination, homework evaluation, short-examinations, final examination and, if there is any other assessment results taking into account the students’ compliance with attendance to the course activities.
The contribution of assessment grades of the in-term activities to the final grade could be at most 40% and that of the final exam cannot be less than 40 % and higher than 60% for all for all the course units within all degree programs defined by the Regulations.
Course units, which do not require a mid-term, homework, short-exam and/or a final exam, such as work placement, are determined by the administration of the related departments and specific assessment and grading methods for these courses are also announced through the same channels described above. Evaluation of such activities is made through the procedures defined by the Senate and assessed by Pass (P) or Fail (F) grades.
Grading:
The success of a student for each assessment (in-term and final) defined for each course unit is evaluated by the instructor. Evaluations are made over a scale of 100 points and converted to the letter grades at the end of the semester taking into account the standard deviation of grades and grade point average of the class and using the relative evaluation method, principles of which have been set by the Senate.
Please see the section of “Grade Evaluation” for detailed information.
Graduation Requirements:
In order for a student to graduate from Plant Production and Technologies program the following conditions must to be met:
• Completion of all the courses designated within the curriculum of the program, having a total of 240 ECTS Credits, with passing grades.
• Achievement of a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 2.00 out of 4.00.
• Completion of with 45 days of the summer internship
For detailed information: Please see "Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University's Rules & Regulations for Undergraduate Education"
Mode of Study:
Bachelors of Science in Plant Production and Technologies at Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University are a full time / face to face program.
Educational Objectives of the Department
- To gain knowledge of foreign languages and information technologies to transfer basic agricultural information, follow current developments in the international arena and establish communication and cooperation,
- Equip them with knowledge and sensitivity capable of planning all stages of the plant production process with taking into account the social aspects of other disciplines,
- The ability to understand the problems and solutions in crop production
- Enable their social aspects, communication skills, creativity, entrepreneurship and likely to ensure that the work of the advanced team.
Learning Outcomes of the Department
- Have basic knowledge and culture in crop production,
- Development of scientific consideration,
- Direct for research and investigation,
- Use of approach to identifying problems and solutions in the relevant field,
- To plan the whole process from production to consumption,
- Orient to follow and implement new technologies.
Goals of the Department
- Provide training for compete in the national and international platforms with the knowledge and hardware, able to follow and implement effectively new developments,
- Planning and carrying out national and international research projects to solve the problems encountered at every stage of agricultural production,
- Transfer knowledge and technology produced to producers and related industries.
4. Grade Evaluation
Success Grade
Success grade is determined by evaluating the tests scores out of 100. Status in a lesson is determined by success grade. Success grade is determined by the joint evaluation of semester success grade obtained from studies carried out during semester and success grade obtained from general exams held at the end of the semester. Studies carried out during semester are attendance to course and application, field work, practice, assignment, project, internship, workshop, seminar, laboratory and similar studies. Determining the student semester success grade, these studies can be evaluated in certain rate with mid-term exam in the last week stated in the academic calendar. The impact of general exam to course success score can be minimum 40 % and maximum 60 %. Within the first two weeks of the semester, the instructor in charge of course announces the impact rates of semester success grade and general exams to success grade in addition to the application type of studies carried out during semester by students in order to be regarded as successful.
Relative evaluation system is used in calculation of success grade. In relative evaluation, arithmetic average of course success score of all students taking course and statistical distribution are taken into account. Implementation principles of relative evaluation system are determined by the Senate
| .Letter Grade and Grade Points are determined as below | Course Grade | Grade Points | | AA | 4,00 | | BA | 3,50 | | BB | 3,00 | | CB | 2,50 | | CC | 2,00 | | DC | 1,50 | | DD | 1,00 | | FD | 0,50 | | FF | 0,00 |
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